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Under pressure from Jewish leaders, Spanberger responds to Va. Dem’s anti-Israel posts

Spanberger: ‘One can and must denounce these tragedies without using antisemitic language, whether intentional or not’

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Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate, former Rep. Abigail Spanberger speaks to supporters during a rally on June 16, 2025 in Henrico County, Virginia.

Facing pressure from the Virginia Jewish community to speak out against recent anti-Zionist social media posts from state Del. Sam Rasoul, former Rep. Abigail Spanberger, the Democratic gubernatorial nominee, addressed concerns about antisemitism without specifically referencing Rasoul. 

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